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Ashes rivalry returns as England and Australia prepare for 2027 showdown. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Southampton’s Utilita Bowl will host a men’s Ashes test for the first time next year with the men’s and women’s series against Australia again running concurrently, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday. Trent Bridge will host the … Read more
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has appointed 10 financial institutions as Primary Dealers (PDs) and two as Special Purpose Primary Dealers (SPDs) for fiscal year 2026-27, as banks continue to finance the government’s borrowing through the domestic debt market. United Bank (UBL), National Bank (NBP) and Bank Alfalah emerged as the top three … Read more
A new protest movement is spreading across India, and the video of a woman blocking a police van has captured the resolve of the young people leading it.
The Yemeni militant group appeared to open a new front in the conflict between its backer, Iran, and the United States, by attacking ships and announcing a blockade on a strategic waterway.
The animal’s plight alarmed onlookers and highlighted the drought conditions that are forcing wild bears closer to where people live in search of food.
Azfar Rehman, Maya Khan and Talha Anjum were among stars expressing solidarity with protesters The Cockroach Janta Party protests have emerged as one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. PHOTO:AFP Pakistani celebrities, including Maya Khan, Azfar Rehman, Bilal Qureshi and rapper Talha Anjum, have voiced support for student protesters in India … Read more
Commonwealth Games return as Glasgow welcomes athletes from across the world. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage “where champions are made” as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed down version of the event. The Games were plunged into crisis when the Australian … Read more
. KARACHI: A viral video showing a motorist allegedly damaging a food delivery rider’s motorcycle with a hockey stick in DHA has led to police action, with police detaining the accused along with his vehicle. The incident took place on Thursday morning in DHA Phase VI, where a food delivery rider’s bike was allegedly hit … Read more
The 12 Democratic senators on the Armed Services Committee said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s department had not provided “timely and comprehensive” reporting on casualties during the war.
Retirement communities already grappling with labor shortages are being forced to terminate caregivers at a time when more Americans are living longer.